Our Next Meeting is on
Thursday, 24th November
at The Station, BS1 2AG from 6.30pm,
with a Talk live streamed on Zoom at 7pm
we plan to have a recording of the talk available to all ticket holders shortly after:
"Seed Saving: why & how to do it"
Diane Holness
Bristol Seed Swap Co-ordinator
Admission by Ticket only (from 12th November, 9am):
for The Station: eventbrite.co.uk/live-event
for Zoom online: eventbrite.co.uk/zoom online
Thursday, 24th November
at The Station, BS1 2AG from 6.30pm,
with a Talk live streamed on Zoom at 7pm
we plan to have a recording of the talk available to all ticket holders shortly after:
"Seed Saving: why & how to do it"
Diane Holness
Bristol Seed Swap Co-ordinator
Admission by Ticket only (from 12th November, 9am):
for The Station: eventbrite.co.uk/live-event
for Zoom online: eventbrite.co.uk/zoom online
Diane Holness is an experienced gardener and has been a major organiser of the Bristol Seed Swap for the last 6 years. She will give precious and very hands on advice and insights on seed saving for everybody, no matter the size of your garden or your skill level.
From Diane "Seed saving is as fascinating and satisfying as any aspect of gardening, let's make it part of the mainstream again!"
From Diane "Seed saving is as fascinating and satisfying as any aspect of gardening, let's make it part of the mainstream again!"
Are you looking for an Allotment ? - click on LINKS for "Allotments Online Search"
Dates for your Diary ....
11th November: Opening date for Pre-ordering veg plants 2023
(deliveries from early April - Propagation Place)
https://propagationplace.co.uk/delivery-seasons-and-dispatch-times/
17th November, 7pm Online: Edible Bristol Winter Talk with Mark Diacono
(Bristol Food Network)
https://www.bristolfoodnetwork.org/event/edible-bristol-winter-talks-with-mark-diacono/
ADVANCE NOTICE: Bristol Seed Swap
Sunday, 12th February 2023
For info on volunteering on the day and more - or to sign up for their mailing list:
https://bristolseedswap.com
11th November: Opening date for Pre-ordering veg plants 2023
(deliveries from early April - Propagation Place)
https://propagationplace.co.uk/delivery-seasons-and-dispatch-times/
17th November, 7pm Online: Edible Bristol Winter Talk with Mark Diacono
(Bristol Food Network)
https://www.bristolfoodnetwork.org/event/edible-bristol-winter-talks-with-mark-diacono/
ADVANCE NOTICE: Bristol Seed Swap
Sunday, 12th February 2023
For info on volunteering on the day and more - or to sign up for their mailing list:
https://bristolseedswap.com
Garden Organic produce an interesting monthly e-mail Newsletter which you can sign up to here: www.gardenorganic.org.uk/newsletter
Also posted on their website now are Webinars, Workshops and Self-guided online learning Courses. More details for these and for booking here: https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/events
You can find Talks and Events listed by other Local Groups of Garden Organic here: https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/local-events
A search in YouTube for "Chris Collins Organic Gardener" will find you lots of helpful demos. You can watch one on seed sowing here: https://www.youtube.com
Speaking of Podcasts here is an inspirational listen from BBC Radio4 (broadcast August 4th, 2019) "The Search for Esiah's Seeds": the story of Esiah Levy who saved seeds and changed lives:,https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0007b4c
And for tips on maintaining your Herb plants here is a link to Jekka's Blog which also links to her video "Sowing Seeds": www.jekkas.com/blogs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore - and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For tips on how to grow and maintain herbs see her page "How to Grow Herbs" here: www.jekkas.com/pages/jekkas-guide-on-how-to-grow-herbs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore - and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For tips on how to grow and maintain herbs see her page "How to Grow Herbs" here: www.jekkas.com/pages/jekkas-guide-on-how-to-grow-herbs
Some other regular events and a few local sites to watch (see also Links Page):
Incredible Edibles Bristol:
work parties and tours around the Urban Food Trail and more ... https://ediblebristol.org.uk Grow Wilder (formerly Feed Bristol): wildlife friendly gardening and sustainable food growing activities https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk Propagation Place, St Werbergs City Farm: you can explore the site as well as buy online https://www.swcityfarm.co.uk 
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Bristol Food Network:
want to get mucky in a Community Garden? or learn to look after chickens at a City Farm? ever wanted to pluck your own apple from a Shared Orchard? visit this mega city growing resource here .. https://www.bristolfoodnetwork.org University of Bristol Botanic Gardens: 8 RHS Courses and many events throughout the year https://botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk/ Windmill Hill City Farm: discover what's on here, events and courses https://www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk Community Farm Chew Magna: experience life on the life on the land, learn practical skills in nature conservation and more .. https://www.thecommunityfarm.co.uk |
Avon Organic Group is the local group in Bristol for everyone who is interested in organic gardening and organic foods.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Catch up with us on Facebook here
